ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150813 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
incisive
rehash
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
distortion
prune
derivative
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
collection
straddle
liability

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
extol
obdurate
incisive

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
solace
exalt
remedial
diffident

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."